42 Christopher Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03692-0021Map
Owner of record: Chris Plaza NY LLC
42 Christopher Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1903 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chris Plaza NY LLC. HPD has recorded 446 housing violations here, most recently on July 17, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 446
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 410
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 446
- CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building front, 1st from south at east at fire escape
Jul 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance
Jul 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at 1st story at boiler room
Feb 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance , 1st story
Sep 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building front at fire escape
Apr 5, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats at cellar at cellar
Apr 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on boiler room door at south at cellar
Apr 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, building entrance door, building front
Apr 3, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods , building front at fire escape
Apr 3, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building front at fire escape
Mar 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and around sky light at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and around sky light at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass at stationary panel at building front entrance door , 1st story
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 21, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lockset at building front entrance door , 1st story
Jun 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage and debri at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 12, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead to roof , 3rd story
Jun 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at front entrance door to building , 1st story
May 29, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at the bulkhead , 3rd story
May 29, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lockset at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
May 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard
May 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the construction debris at south court
May 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes garbage bags at 2nd story balcony at east
May 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead , 3rd story
May 10, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods in rear yard
Feb 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Feb 21, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit wood door at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing lower window sash inner glass pane 2nd window from north at east in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door binding to floor in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower window sash inner and outer glass pane 1st window from north at east in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 12
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dob's. noted: no c of c has been filed for nov 35096912j issued 8/21/14.remedy: file c of c.
Mar 29, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit - work noted at said premises - apt 1b railroad layout is now reconfigured in such middle section of apt is partitioned from ceiling to finish floor. an opening created for door entry lock for
Aug 21, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 4, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 23, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 21, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Dec 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 26, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 26, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 26, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 26, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 26, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 26, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 11, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 11, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1903
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,188 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3692 / 21
- Assessed value
- $315,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #314485, last renewed Oct 28, 2025.
Questions about 42 Christopher Avenue
Who owns 42 Christopher Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chris Plaza NY LLC.
Does 42 Christopher Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 446 housing violations at this property.
Is 42 Christopher Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 42 Christopher Avenue built?
City records list 1903 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 42 Christopher Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.